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Rabbinical College of America Student Organization
Tuesday February 7th, 2012
What can happen when a self motivated group of bochurim get together and decide to make an impact for good?
At Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim, Moshe Bitton, Simcha Finklestein, Alex Gimple, Jay Gutovich, and Elchanan Solomon got together and decided that with a little effort they could enhance all aspects of Yeshiva life. After all, a Yeshiva is all about the bochrim, and when the bochurim take it upon themselves to be actively involved something amazing happens! After brainstorming and collaborating, their ideas brought forth a renaissance of interest with the emergence of the "Rabbinical College of America Student Organization". Their first initiative was intended to bring a resurgence to their state-wide Torah Awareness Campaign to "really get Mivtzoyim going strong". And that is exactly what it did!
This first project of the all new Rabbinical College of America Student Organization was launched with a special Farbrangen featuring Rabbi Boruch Hecht, Director of Admissions at Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim. There, the students shared a tally of their joint successes thus far on Mivtzoyim, which has reached a substantially significant 1,341 Mitzvas! And that's just since Elul! The student coordinators are certain that the impact upon Morris county and New Jersey as a whole will be mutually appreciated by all parties involved, and will be a model to many to follow. This was the first milestone of many future events, G-d Willing, which mark the achievements of the Yeshiva's Mivtzoyim and other undertakings which are to follow.
"It is our belief that all students truly want to be involved, some just don't know how to take those first few steps. The key factor is only a matter of motivation, which can be generated by proper presentation!" says student Executive Director Jay Gutovich. To this end no efforts have been spared in preparing educational packages which were presented to each student. The Student Organization has produced 'Limited Edition Rabbinical College of America Mivtzoyim cases' (complete with pushkas and guides, candles and cards)! Carrying these bags boldly stamped with the official R.C.A. Mivtzoyim logo (designed by student Baruch Leeds), a student's latent strength is revealed. By uniting under a single banner, students now find themselves marching enthusiastically as official representatives of Chabad-Lubavitch.
What can happen when a self motivated group of bochurim get together and decide to make an impact for good?
At Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim, Moshe Bitton, Simcha Finklestein, Alex Gimple, Jay Gutovich, and Elchanan Solomon got together and decided that with a little effort they could enhance all aspects of Yeshiva life. After all, a Yeshiva is all about the bochrim, and when the bochurim take it upon themselves to be actively involved something amazing happens! After brainstorming and collaborating, their ideas brought forth a renaissance of interest with the emergence of the "Rabbinical College of America Student Organization". Their first initiative was intended to bring a resurgence to their state-wide Torah Awareness Campaign to "really get Mivtzoyim going strong". And that is exactly what it did!
This first project of the all new Rabbinical College of America Student Organization was launched with a special Farbrangen featuring Rabbi Boruch Hecht, Director of Admissions at Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim. There, the students shared a tally of their joint successes thus far on Mivtzoyim, which has reached a substantially significant 1,341 Mitzvas! And that's just since Elul! The student coordinators are certain that the impact upon Morris county and New Jersey as a whole will be mutually appreciated by all parties involved, and will be a model to many to follow. This was the first milestone of many future events, G-d Willing, which mark the achievements of the Yeshiva's Mivtzoyim and other undertakings which are to follow.
"It is our belief that all students truly want to be involved, some just don't know how to take those first few steps. The key factor is only a matter of motivation, which can be generated by proper presentation!" says student Executive Director Jay Gutovich. To this end no efforts have been spared in preparing educational packages which were presented to each student. The Student Organization has produced 'Limited Edition Rabbinical College of America Mivtzoyim cases' (complete with pushkas and guides, candles and cards)! Carrying these bags boldly stamped with the official R.C.A. Mivtzoyim logo (designed by student Baruch Leeds), a student's latent strength is revealed. By uniting under a single banner, students now find themselves marching enthusiastically as official representatives of Chabad-Lubavitch.
Yud Shvat Honor Roll!
Monday February 6th, 2012
This Yud Shvat (Chassidic Holiday commemorating the previous Rebbe and the 'inauguration day' of the Rebbe) was really a winner! (of course the ultimate winner will be the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days! Amen)
WEDNESDAY night there was a grand Farbrang in preparation for Yud Shvat with Rabbi Dick.
THURSDAY the entire Yeshiva went to Ohel.
SHABBOS most bochurim stayed in Morristown for a special program while whoever desired went to the Ohel or Crown Heights.
FRIDAY night following a meal lead by our Shluchim Bochurim, Zalman Perlman and Choson Yisroel Glick, the entire Yeshiva went to the home of Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Dubinsky. There Rabbi Dubinsky Farbrangened until past midnight.
SHABBOS DAY Rabbi Wagner and family joined the Yeshiva for an enhanced festive Shabbos Meal in connection with Yud Shvat.
MOTZEI SHABBOS students traveled to NY for the international conference of Chabad students.
SUNDAY Shlomo Leib Goldman distributed mementos for all who participated in the preparation for Yud Shvat campaign! This is certainly one for the books!
A special thanks to Herschel Hartz for the Photos!
This Yud Shvat (Chassidic Holiday commemorating the previous Rebbe and the 'inauguration day' of the Rebbe) was really a winner! (of course the ultimate winner will be the coming of Moshiach speedily in our days! Amen)
WEDNESDAY night there was a grand Farbrang in preparation for Yud Shvat with Rabbi Dick.
THURSDAY the entire Yeshiva went to Ohel.
SHABBOS most bochurim stayed in Morristown for a special program while whoever desired went to the Ohel or Crown Heights.
FRIDAY night following a meal lead by our Shluchim Bochurim, Zalman Perlman and Choson Yisroel Glick, the entire Yeshiva went to the home of Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Dubinsky. There Rabbi Dubinsky Farbrangened until past midnight.
SHABBOS DAY Rabbi Wagner and family joined the Yeshiva for an enhanced festive Shabbos Meal in connection with Yud Shvat.
MOTZEI SHABBOS students traveled to NY for the international conference of Chabad students.
SUNDAY Shlomo Leib Goldman distributed mementos for all who participated in the preparation for Yud Shvat campaign! This is certainly one for the books!
A special thanks to Herschel Hartz for the Photos!
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Farbrangen with Rabbi Chaim Schochet
Sunday January 22nd, 2012
By -Simcha Evan Finkelstein
This past Thursday, the 24 of Teves, Rabbi Chaim Schochet visited
Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim in honor of the 199th Yartzeit of the Alter
Rebbe. Rabbi Schochet is the director of the Ivy League Program Torah Study Program for University Students. This summer program has often inspired students to join our Yeshiva after the summer!
Besides Rabbi Schochet's illustrious position as the
head of Ivy League he is also cousin to Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim's
very own Rabbi Yaakov Wagner (head of student affairs); although he
came to the Yeshiva from a much farther relationship, one that began
on the other side of the world, in melbourne, Australia. There, this
past Tishrei, Rabbi Schochet stayed as a scholar in residence for the
Yeshiva college community in Melbourne; And it is there where, Yeshiva
Tiferes Bachurim Kollel student Aaron Lazer Goodman first met Rabbi
Schochet. Aaron Lazer relates how immediately he was captivated by
Rabbi Schochet's energy and ability to relay information directly to
the hearts of his listeners (a fact which was later proven directly to
the students of Tiferes Bachurim). The relationship of these two Jews
grew over the next month; on Simchas Torah, Aaron Lazer asked Rabbi Schochet if he would consider coming to Morristown NJ sometime in the near future in order to Farbreng and share some of his unique wisdom with the Bachrim there. Rabbi Schochet
agreed, but no date was set. When both parties returned to the states
they maintained their contact via telephone for a few weeks, and it
was decided that the most appropriate time to Farbreng would be the
Yartzeit of the Alter Rebbe. It was set, and preparations were made! A
car was sent to pick up Rabbi Schochet from his home in Crown Heights
that day as the Bachurim excitedly set up food, drink, and mashke in
anticipation of the renowned Rabbi.
Rabbi Schochet arrived and sat down at the farbrengen at 9:30 P.M. The
niggunim were already going strong by then as a hush fell over the
crowd of about 75 Yeshiva and Kollel students, who were eager to hear
and listen. "L'chaim" were the Rabbi's opening words As he explained
how the Yartzeit of a Tzaddik is not a somber event, but a time to
gather together in Achdus,introspect ourselves, and make positive
resolutions for the future; Rabbi Schochet expressed how some people
fast on a Yartzeit, but that is not our way, instead we make a
Farbrengen and sing together. He then began explaining an interesting
concept in Kabbalah quoted often by alter chassidim: the gates of
Teshuvah are located directly next to the gates of song; if someone is
clever, he will start off by singing a niggun, but end off with
Teshuva, as it's very easy to hop into one gate once you're already
near it. Rabbi Schochet then introduced and began singing Niggun
HaYashan from the Alter Rebbe as everyone present was transported to a
higher plane of reality.
A few different themes were circulating during the Farbrengen. How
important it is to guard one's eye's and ears was one of the main
points. The Rabbi also spoke about the Alter Rebbe's notion that a
Chassid is not someone who's Perfect, but rather is someone who is
willing to recognize his imperfections in order to work on them in the
process of bettering himself. Rabbi Schochet told a famous story about
a billionare who left his children instructions in his will that he
desired to be buryed in his socks. His children approached many
rabbis, but the consensus was unanimous, it is asur to do so. The
children were upset, but they had no choice, they had to follow the
Rabbis' words and bury their father as is customary. After the funeral
the children were approached by their father's lawyer who handed them
a sealed envelope from their father, which read as follows:
Physicality is nothing, you can have all the money in the world but in
the end it won't mean a thing. No matter what you have you can't take
it with you, and at the end of the day, even with a billion dollars,
you can't be buried in your socks!
The feeling in the room was fiery as the Rabbi would begin speaking at
the height of a niggun, yet everyone silenced themselves instantly as
we were all on the edge of our seats to hear one more story, one more
concept, one more niggun, one more bit of anything from this
well-spoken wellspring of a man. The audience was clearly in the palm
of Rabbi Schochet's hand, willing and ready to be closer to this
beautifully true Jew. Many more stories and divrei Torah were told,
which would take me days on end to record in print, and even then I
wouldn't be able to do them justice as the way in which they were
spoken by Rabbi Chaim Schochet was with such real feeling and clear
emotions; printed words can't even be comparred. To quote the
Lubavitcher Rebbe, "Words that come from the heart, enter the heart."
In short, everyone left with a sweet taste in their mouths, and much
to think about; many made hachlatos before the Rabbi had even left at
2:30 A.M. The last idea the Rabbi conveyed was: we all need to be true
to ourselves, and no matter what happens, despite all obstacles and
challenges that people (whether on purpose or by accident) might put in
our way, we must constantly be moving forward; always striving to
reach higher and further. Ultimately with this thought process in mind,
we can't help but to succeed in all our endeavors!
By -Simcha Evan Finkelstein
This past Thursday, the 24 of Teves, Rabbi Chaim Schochet visited
Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim in honor of the 199th Yartzeit of the Alter
Rebbe. Rabbi Schochet is the director of the Ivy League Program Torah Study Program for University Students. This summer program has often inspired students to join our Yeshiva after the summer!
Besides Rabbi Schochet's illustrious position as the
head of Ivy League he is also cousin to Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim's
very own Rabbi Yaakov Wagner (head of student affairs); although he
came to the Yeshiva from a much farther relationship, one that began
on the other side of the world, in melbourne, Australia. There, this
past Tishrei, Rabbi Schochet stayed as a scholar in residence for the
Yeshiva college community in Melbourne; And it is there where, Yeshiva
Tiferes Bachurim Kollel student Aaron Lazer Goodman first met Rabbi
Schochet. Aaron Lazer relates how immediately he was captivated by
Rabbi Schochet's energy and ability to relay information directly to
the hearts of his listeners (a fact which was later proven directly to
the students of Tiferes Bachurim). The relationship of these two Jews
grew over the next month; on Simchas Torah, Aaron Lazer asked Rabbi Schochet if he would consider coming to Morristown NJ sometime in the near future in order to Farbreng and share some of his unique wisdom with the Bachrim there. Rabbi Schochet
agreed, but no date was set. When both parties returned to the states
they maintained their contact via telephone for a few weeks, and it
was decided that the most appropriate time to Farbreng would be the
Yartzeit of the Alter Rebbe. It was set, and preparations were made! A
car was sent to pick up Rabbi Schochet from his home in Crown Heights
that day as the Bachurim excitedly set up food, drink, and mashke in
anticipation of the renowned Rabbi.
Rabbi Schochet arrived and sat down at the farbrengen at 9:30 P.M. The
niggunim were already going strong by then as a hush fell over the
crowd of about 75 Yeshiva and Kollel students, who were eager to hear
and listen. "L'chaim" were the Rabbi's opening words As he explained
how the Yartzeit of a Tzaddik is not a somber event, but a time to
gather together in Achdus,introspect ourselves, and make positive
resolutions for the future; Rabbi Schochet expressed how some people
fast on a Yartzeit, but that is not our way, instead we make a
Farbrengen and sing together. He then began explaining an interesting
concept in Kabbalah quoted often by alter chassidim: the gates of
Teshuvah are located directly next to the gates of song; if someone is
clever, he will start off by singing a niggun, but end off with
Teshuva, as it's very easy to hop into one gate once you're already
near it. Rabbi Schochet then introduced and began singing Niggun
HaYashan from the Alter Rebbe as everyone present was transported to a
higher plane of reality.
A few different themes were circulating during the Farbrengen. How
important it is to guard one's eye's and ears was one of the main
points. The Rabbi also spoke about the Alter Rebbe's notion that a
Chassid is not someone who's Perfect, but rather is someone who is
willing to recognize his imperfections in order to work on them in the
process of bettering himself. Rabbi Schochet told a famous story about
a billionare who left his children instructions in his will that he
desired to be buryed in his socks. His children approached many
rabbis, but the consensus was unanimous, it is asur to do so. The
children were upset, but they had no choice, they had to follow the
Rabbis' words and bury their father as is customary. After the funeral
the children were approached by their father's lawyer who handed them
a sealed envelope from their father, which read as follows:
Physicality is nothing, you can have all the money in the world but in
the end it won't mean a thing. No matter what you have you can't take
it with you, and at the end of the day, even with a billion dollars,
you can't be buried in your socks!
The feeling in the room was fiery as the Rabbi would begin speaking at
the height of a niggun, yet everyone silenced themselves instantly as
we were all on the edge of our seats to hear one more story, one more
concept, one more niggun, one more bit of anything from this
well-spoken wellspring of a man. The audience was clearly in the palm
of Rabbi Schochet's hand, willing and ready to be closer to this
beautifully true Jew. Many more stories and divrei Torah were told,
which would take me days on end to record in print, and even then I
wouldn't be able to do them justice as the way in which they were
spoken by Rabbi Chaim Schochet was with such real feeling and clear
emotions; printed words can't even be comparred. To quote the
Lubavitcher Rebbe, "Words that come from the heart, enter the heart."
In short, everyone left with a sweet taste in their mouths, and much
to think about; many made hachlatos before the Rabbi had even left at
2:30 A.M. The last idea the Rabbi conveyed was: we all need to be true
to ourselves, and no matter what happens, despite all obstacles and
challenges that people (whether on purpose or by accident) might put in
our way, we must constantly be moving forward; always striving to
reach higher and further. Ultimately with this thought process in mind,
we can't help but to succeed in all our endeavors!
Rabbinical College Cuisine- by Chef Dovid Solomon
Wednesday January 11th, 2012
After being requested to share some photos of our Fine Cuisine we got to it! Thanks to our Chef Dovid Solomon we have some of the finest catered food prepared for us three times a day!
After being requested to share some photos of our Fine Cuisine we got to it! Thanks to our Chef Dovid Solomon we have some of the finest catered food prepared for us three times a day!
Taste of Yeshiva Winter Program 5772
Wednesday January 11th, 2012
Highlights of this year's Taste of Yeshiva Winter Program!
• Video Conference with past Guro of Central Park NYC, LIVE from The Old City in Jerusalem -Gil Locks
• The Laws of Milk and Meat - Rabbi Schaprio
• The Intricacies of a Jewish Wedding - Rabbi Wilshansky (followed a week later by attendance to actual wedding of one of our students!)
• What you must be aware of regarding Shatnez - Rabbi Bechor
• A Kosher Mikvah Laws/applications and Tour- Rabbi Ganz
• Circumcision and it's particulars - Rabbi Mohel Epstein
• Introduction & Background to Chassidus- Rabbi Bongart
• The History of the Oral Law- Rabbi Brafman
• Gemarah Classes- Rabbi Dubinsky
• Tanya Classes- Rabbi Dick
• Chassidus Classes- Rabbi Wagner
• A Lesson in Faith- Professor November
• Farbrangen- Rabbi Pikarsky
• Trip to NY- Rabbi Hecht
• Recreational time with Sports at the Gym
Here are also just a few pictures to enjoy with it!
Highlights of this year's Taste of Yeshiva Winter Program!
• Video Conference with past Guro of Central Park NYC, LIVE from The Old City in Jerusalem -Gil Locks
• The Laws of Milk and Meat - Rabbi Schaprio
• The Intricacies of a Jewish Wedding - Rabbi Wilshansky (followed a week later by attendance to actual wedding of one of our students!)
• What you must be aware of regarding Shatnez - Rabbi Bechor
• A Kosher Mikvah Laws/applications and Tour- Rabbi Ganz
• Circumcision and it's particulars - Rabbi Mohel Epstein
• Introduction & Background to Chassidus- Rabbi Bongart
• The History of the Oral Law- Rabbi Brafman
• Gemarah Classes- Rabbi Dubinsky
• Tanya Classes- Rabbi Dick
• Chassidus Classes- Rabbi Wagner
• A Lesson in Faith- Professor November
• Farbrangen- Rabbi Pikarsky
• Trip to NY- Rabbi Hecht
• Recreational time with Sports at the Gym
Here are also just a few pictures to enjoy with it!
